2011 Human Services Report
FUNDING SNAPSHOT
In the 2010 fiscal year (October 1, 2010 – September 30, 2011), our funding recipients served a total
of 10,232 low-moderate income individuals in Fort Collins. Affordable Housing and Human Services
gave:
- $567,959 in the form of 20 grants to 18 local non-profit agencies,
- $178,358 in Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars, and
- $389,601 in local Human Services Program (HSP) money.
For the 2011 fiscal year (October 1, 2011 – September 30, 2012), City Council approved funding by
giving:
- $689,458 in the form of 24 grants with 22 local non-profit agencies (an increase of $121,499 dollars),
- $149,124 in Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars,
- $389,601 in local Human Services Program (HSP) dollars, and
- $150,733 in Keep Fort Collins Great dollars.
FUNDED AGENCIES – FISCAL YEAR 2011
Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County - allianceforsuicideprevention.org
Our mission is to prevent suicide in Larimer County by raising awareness, educating and training
youth and adults about depression and suicide, and providing resources and support to those who
have been impacted.
FUNDING: $3,000 R.A.P.P. AND HOPE FOR TODAY PROGRAMS
B.A.S.E. Camp of Fort Collins – mybasecampkids.org
Provides extended learning and child care in 22 elementary schools in Fort Collins through purposeful
planning, homework assistance, nutritious snacks, extended learning, and safe, fun activities. We
serve approximately 2,700 elementary students per year.
Funding: $57,000 for Sliding Scale Fee Tuition Assistance
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County – bgclarimer.org
Our mission is to provide an environment - people, place, and programs - that helps kids develop to
their full potential. We believe that every child has the potential to BE GREAT, and we strive to
build incredible kids who will become caring, responsible citizens.
FUNDING: $18,644 FOR AFTER-SCHOOL AND SCHOOL BREAK CHILD CARE & YOUTH PROGRAM
CASA, Inc. of Larimer County – fortnet.org/casa
We provide a voice in court for abused and neglected children and a safe place in the community for
conflict-free family interaction.
FUNDING: $9,360 PROGRAM SUPPORT
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Catholic Charities and Community Services (CC) – ccdenver.org
CC’s primary purpose is to work with vulnerable individuals and families to meet basic needs,
alleviate poverty and promote self-reliance by providing supportive, safety-net services. CC serves
people of all faiths, backgrounds and cultures.
FUNDING: $11,331 SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM AND $40,000 FOR THE MISSION HOMELESS SHELTER AND
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Crossroads Safehouse – crossroadssafehouse.org
Crossroads is the only comprehensive domestic violence shelter that serves all of Larimer County.
Our service provision package includes emergency safehousing; 24/7 on-the-scene response to
domestic violence crimes; individual and group counseling for children, teens, and adults; music
therapy for children; prevention education; educational enrichment; legal advocacy and
representation; transitional housing; mental health therapy and pet foster care.
FUNDING: $42,202 ADVOCACY PROGRAM FOR BATTERED PERSONS
Disabled Resource Services (DRS) – fortnet.org/drs
We help clients deal with the challenges of disability and move towards greater empowerment and
independence where they have more control over their lives and the circumstances influencing them.
FUNDING: $28,442 ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM
Education and Life Training Center (ELTC) – eltcenter.org
ELTC provides affordable education and employment skills training to adults.
FUNDING: $19,483 EMPLOYMENT SKILLS TRAINING
Elderhaus – elderhaus.org
Elderhaus provides a therapeutic daytime program for adults. These low-income clients are disabled
with special needs that must be supervised for their safety. In addition, the program helps them to
increase their independence and enables them to face and overcome their physical, mental,
emotional and social challenges.
FUNDING: $23,592 MINDSET THERAPY CENTER ACTIVITY PROGRAM
The Family Center/La Familia (TFC) – thefamilycenterfc.org
TFC is a high-quality, bi-lingual education center that seeks to strengthen and stabilize low-income,
at-risk families with children under the age of 18. We provide on-site supportive services,
coordination and collaboration with other service providers. Through the referral process, we also
connect families to basic needs, training, and education.
FUNDING: $30,000 SLIDING SCALE FEE TUITION ASSISTANCE
Food Bank for Larimer County – foodbanklarimer.org
The Food Bank reduces hunger in our community by distributing food to single-parent families, the
working poor, senior citizens, youth in crisis, the disabled and the homeless.
FUNDING: $21,000 KIDS CAFÉ
Homelessness Prevention Initiative (HPI) – homelessnessprevention.net
HPI provides rental assistance and resource referrals to low-income households experiencing a
temporary financial emergency that puts them at imminent risk of homelessness through eviction.
FUNDING: $45,000 RENT ASSISTANCE
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Larimer Center for Mental Health (LCMH) –
larimercenter.org | healthdistrict.org | fchousing.com
The Community Dual Disorders Treatment (CDDT) Team is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of
members from Larimer Center for Mental Health (LCMH), the Health District of Northern Larimer
County, and the Fort Collins Housing Authority. LCMH’s purpose is to provide unsurpassed behavioral
health prevention, intervention and treatment services to vulnerable residents of Larimer County.
The Health District’s mission is to improve our community’s health status. The FCHA’s purpose is to
provide and promote safe and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a living environment
free from discrimination.
Funding: $14,000 Community Dual Disorders Treatment Program
The Matthews House (Live the Victory) – TheMatthewsHouse.org
The mission of the Matthews House is to empower young adults who lack significant family support to
transition successfully to adulthood. We provide the resources and support necessary for them to
take control of their lives, shape positive futures for themselves and become successful contributors
to their communities.
FUNDING: $27,639 YOUTH TRANSITION PROGRAM
Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) – n2n.org
The mission of Neighbor to Neighbor is to open doors and advance lives by providing housing
counseling, supportive services, and multi-family affordable housing.
FUNDING: $40,175 HOUSING COUNSELING AND $25,000 RENT ASSISTANCE
Northern Colorado AIDS Project (NCAP) – ncaids.org
The mission of NCAP is to improve the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS, and to help
reduce the spread and stigma of the disease.
FUNDING: $24,500 CLIENT SERVICES AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
Project Self-Sufficiency (PS-S) – ps-s.org
PS-S assists low-income, single parents in becoming financially independent through education,
career development, and the removal of barriers to self-sufficiency. Services include case
management, career planning, problem solving, and an array of resources for families.
FUNDING: $22,000 SERVICES FOR SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES
Rehabilitation and Visiting Nurse Association (RVNA) - rvna.info
RVNA provides acute and long term home care services in the client’s place of residence. Services
include: skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social
services and personal care.
FUNDING: $35,000 HOME HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIPS
Respite Care
Respite Care’s purpose is to provide short-term care for children with developmental disabilities as
well as other services and supports that provide respite for families, enabling them to enhance their
quality of life. This support is available to families 24/7 year round, and care is provided for
children from infancy to age 21 who have physical, emotional and/or sensory disabilities.
FUNDING: $30,000 SLIDING SCALE FEE TUITION ASSISTANCE
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Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center – teahcing-tree.org
Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center is committed to providing quality and affordable
early childhood care and educational opportunities. This is done in a culturally and economically
diverse environment ensuring a climate for individual growth, comfort, and security.
FUNDING: $60,000 SLIDING SCALE FEE TUITION ASSISTANCE
Volunteers of America Colorado Branch (VOA) – voacolorado.org
VOA seeks to identify and serve the basic needs of the most vulnerable individuals and families in the
community. In Larimer County we focus our services on low income seniors with the goal of keeping
them in their homes as long as possible.
FUNDING: $29,200 HOME DELIVERED MEAL SERVICE
Women’s Resource Center - womens-resource.org
The Women’s Resource Center is dedicated to improving breast, reproductive, and dental health for
medically underserved women. We provide community-specific outreach, women’s wellness
education, connection to free or reduced-cost medical services, and patient navigation to reduce
barriers to care.
FUNDING: $32,890 DENTAL CONNECTIONS
LINKS TO OTHER COMMUNITY PROVIDERS
2-1-1 uwaylc.org/get-help/
Center for Family Outreach thecenterforfamilyoutreach.org
ChildSafe Research & Treatment Foundation childsafecolorado.org
Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope murphycenterforhope.org
Turning Point turningpnt.org
United Way uwaylc.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more info, data and extensive reports on the City’s efforts in affordable housing and
human services, visit fcgov.com/affordavblehousing or call 970-221-6758.
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